Unit 1: Introduction to AI

Lesson 4: AI in Everyday Life (1 hour)

Lesson content from Unit 1: Introduction to AI

Lesson 4: AI in Everyday Life (1 hour)

Learning Objectives

  • Identify AI applications in daily life
  • Recognize AI in various contexts (home, school, entertainment, etc.)
  • Understand how AI enhances everyday experiences
  • Appreciate the ubiquity of AI

Materials Needed

  • Internet access for demonstrations
  • Student devices (phones, tablets) for exploration
  • Whiteboard for brainstorming
  • "AI in My Day" worksheet

Time Breakdown

  • Warm-up: AI scavenger hunt (10 min)
  • Brainstorming session (15 min)
  • Hands-on exploration (20 min)
  • "AI in My Day" activity (10 min)
  • Share and discuss (5 min)

Activities

1. Warm-Up: AI Scavenger Hunt (10 min)

  • Challenge: Students look at their phones/tablets
  • Find 5 apps or features that use AI
  • Share findings (common: camera filters, autocomplete, voice assistants, recommendations, face unlock)

2. Brainstorming: Where is AI? (15 min)

  • Create categories on board:
    • At Home: Smart speakers, thermostats, security cameras, appliances
    • At School: Plagiarism detection, adaptive learning, scheduling
    • Entertainment: Netflix, Spotify, TikTok, video games
    • Shopping: Recommendations, chatbots, price comparison
    • Transportation: GPS, ride-sharing, traffic prediction
    • Social Media: Content recommendations, face recognition, filters
    • Communication: Email spam filters, translation, autocorrect
  • Students add examples to each category
  • Discuss: How many did you know about?

3. Hands-On Exploration (20 min)

  • Students explore AI features on their devices:
    • Activity 1: Try voice assistant (Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant)
    • Ask questions, give commands
    • Notice how it understands context
    • Activity 2: Use camera app AI features
    • Portrait mode, scene detection, face recognition
    • Activity 3: Check recommendations
    • YouTube, Spotify, or social media feeds
    • Notice personalized content
    • Activity 4: Try translation apps
    • Google Translate or similar
    • Test real-time translation
  • Students document what they discover

4. "AI in My Day" Activity (10 min)

  • Students create a timeline of their typical day
  • Mark where they interact with AI
  • Count total interactions
  • Most students will find 10-20+ interactions!

5. Share and Discuss (5 min)

  • Share surprising findings
  • Discuss: Did you realize you use AI so much?
  • Reflection: How would your day be different without AI?

Differentiation Strategies

  • Younger students: Focus on fun, familiar examples; simpler activities
  • Older students: Research how specific AI features work, explore privacy implications
  • Struggling learners: Provide checklist of common AI features to find
  • Advanced learners: Research the specific algorithms behind common AI features, explore data collection

Assessment

  • Participation in brainstorming and exploration
  • Completion of "AI in My Day" activity
  • Quality of observations and reflections
  • Understanding of AI's ubiquity